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Flights to Costa Rica from the UK take around 11-12 hours direct. British Airways operates seasonal services from London Gatwick to San José.
Year-round connections via Madrid with Iberia take around 14 hours. American Airlines and United route through Miami and Houston. KLM and Air France offer European alternatives.
UK citizens don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days. US Dollars are widely accepted alongside Costa Rican Colónes.
Costa Rica's main international gateway, located 20km from San José. Modern facilities. Good connections nationwide.
Serves Liberia and the Guanacaste region. Gateway to Pacific beaches and volcanoes. Growing international traffic.
Small airport near San José for domestic and charter flights.
Dry season (December-April)
Best weather nationwide. Peak tourist season. Higher prices. Book well ahead for Christmas and Easter.
Green season (May-November)
Afternoon rains. Lush landscapes. Lower prices. Fewer crowds. Turtle nesting season.
Whale season (July-October)
Humpback whale watching on Pacific coast. Good surfing conditions.
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